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  • #52
    JemimaPD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭JemimaPD


    Not trying to sound stupid and/or mad but has anyone gone as far as the Ballymun flats to look for him.

    I was a Census Enumerator for the area in and around the Travelodge and access to several flats was very easy as the doors for some of the flats didnt exist and I've even witnessed some kids hanging out of the windows in the upper flats.


  • #53
    Eod100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,821 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Hey guys,

    This facebook page came up on my news-feed.

    Its a Find Paul facebook page.

    Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/pages/Find-Paul-Bunbury/344019265618990?sk=wall&filter=1

    If people ''like'' this page it could hopefully spread the word.

    Be sure to share it as a link on your own pages too.

    Really hope he turns up ok!


  • #54
    CreamCrackers
    Registered Users Posts: 219 ✭✭CreamCrackers


    So sad to hear about Paul going missing. I don't know him personally but I have friends who do and I've seen him in the Nubar a few times. I'm in Pats myself so I've posted his picture on the Pats SU facebook page so hopefully everyone in Pats will keep an eye out for him in the Drumcondra area. Are there any new searches going ahead? I'll definitely lend a hand if there are. Hope he's found safe and sound very soon.


  • #55
    Sebzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,770 ✭✭✭Sebzy


    Just sent a mail out to all DCU/SPD/MDI staff requesting help and made a requested for an all students mail to President Brian MacCraith which he should read first thing in the morning.

    Hope Paul returns back safe and sound.


  • #56
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,810 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Just want to lend my voice of support in the hope that he's found safe and well.

    If you're reading this Paul, please just make contact with someone.. anyone.. just to let them know you're alright. Your privacy will be respected the second the people who love you know you're ok.


  • #57
    star-pants
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,429 ✭✭✭✭star-pants


    I hope he is found soon, safe & well.

    I've got it shared on my facebook - but noticed there was a piece on the 3rd page of the Metro paper this morning, loads of people read that so fingers crossed someone somewhere will recognise him and maybe have some information.


  • #58
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »
    Any chance of printing off some photos and placing them in the bus shelters around DCU?

    Posters are in place on the Ballymun Road bus shelter outside DCU, as well as in all the establishments on that corner.


  • #59
    Attol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,386 ✭✭✭Attol


    http://i.imgur.com/VlHPq.jpg

    A link to the poster. No matter where in Ireland you are please put it up and spread the word.


  • #60
    KH25
    Registered Users Posts: 5,914 ✭✭✭KH25


    I hope Paul is found very soon. His brother is a good friend of mine and I met Paul once through him. I've been sharing the poster and the find paul page through Facebook and twitter and have asked my friends to do the same.


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  • #61
    sudzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭sudzy


    Just received an email that has been sent to the enitre sutdent body at NUI Maynooth. Hope he turns up safe!


  • #62
    Eod100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,821 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Can anyone from DCU confirm whether they received an all student email about this?


  • #63
    Konata
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,164 ✭✭✭Konata


    Eod100 wrote: »
    Can anyone from DCU confirm whether they received an all student email about this?

    Yup.


  • #64
    Eod100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,821 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Konata wrote: »
    Yup.

    Great.

    I just wasnt sure if people had cos I just checked my DCU email there and didnt receive an email about it. I think its to do with the fact that I recently dropped out so chances are my email has been taken off the mailing lists!


  • #65
    Boards.ie: Neil
    Closed Accounts Posts: 503 ✭✭✭Boards.ie: Neil


    Dav (boards community manager) has sent out a tweet about him.

    https://twitter.com/#!/boards_ie/status/166492660012556288

    If you're on the twitters a retweet wouldn't go amiss, hope he's found alive and well.


  • #66
    Da Shins Kelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,048 ✭✭✭Da Shins Kelly


    Someone on the Facebook page for Paul said a man fitting Paul's description was seen at a gig in The Academy last night and was approached by several people. The information has been passed on to the Gardaí. Hopefully something might come of the CCTV footage.

    I hate stories like these. I hope it all turns out OK. Best of luck.


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  • #67
    readystudypass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 204 ✭✭readystudypass


    Eod100 wrote: »
    Can anyone from DCU confirm whether they received an all student email about this?

    DCU Oscail students haven't get the email yet. As distance learners they may be on a separate list. There's about 1,000 Oscail students I think. They wouldn't be on campus that much but most would live in Dublin.


  • #68
    JupiterKid
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 12,887 Mod ✭✭✭✭JupiterKid


    I hope he is found safe and well. I presume people have been able to take a look at his last online posts and emails to perhaps give a clue as to what his intentions might have been before he disappeared.

    Also, it might be useful to generate an image of Paul without the long hair and facial hair in case he has changed his appearance.

    Here's hoping that he is found safe and well.


  • #69
    Dude111
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭Dude111


    I hope and pray that Paul is OK :)


  • #70
    Clondalphian
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Clondalphian


    This was posted on the Facebook page

    Message from Mark Humphrys -

    Dear friends of Paul Bunbury
    I saw you on the "Find Paul Bunbury" facebook page.
    I need your assistance.
    I don't use facebook, so could you upload this information for me to that page.

    I am a lecturer in Paul Bunbury's department (Computing).
    I have got the ok to release Paul Bunbury's exam results, in case it helps with finding him.

    He passed all 6 modules.
    There are no issues.


    Just thought I'd throw this up here to see if it helps in any way


  • #71
    flyswatter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,625 ✭✭✭flyswatter


    JupiterKid wrote: »
    I hope he is found safe and well. I presume people have been able to take a look at his last online posts and emails to perhaps give a clue as to what his intentions might have been before he disappeared.

    Also, it might be useful to generate an image of Paul without the long hair and facial hair in case he has changed his appearance.

    Here's hoping that he is found safe and well.
    As a frequent enough poster there myself, Paul once posted a picture of himself clean shaven in the Clearasil and Hormones forum if my memory serves me correctly. Worth a look there.


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  • #72
    Sallyanne2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭Sallyanne2


    Clondalphian wrote: »
    This was posted on the Facebook page

    Message from Mark Humphrys -

    Dear friends of Paul Bunbury
    I saw you on the "Find Paul Bunbury" facebook page.
    I need your assistance.
    I don't use facebook, so could you upload this information for me to that page.

    I am a lecturer in Paul Bunbury's department (Computing).
    I have got the ok to release Paul Bunbury's exam results, in case it helps with finding him.

    He passed all 6 modules.
    There are no issues.


    Just thought I'd throw this up here to see if it helps in any way

    What a nice thought Clondalphian, thanks for this.


  • #73
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,395 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    Really hope he is found safe and well!

    He posted these pictures of himself in C+H, both with and without beard, which might help in case his appearance has changed.
    Pygmalion wrote: »
    Before:
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    During (after a trim):
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    After (and soaked):
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  • #74
    noope
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭noope


    Might be worth putting up posters in internet cafes around Dublin/beyond, particularly if he likes his internet/computers.

    I remember a girl went missing last year and didn't realise the extent of the search for her until she popped in to an internet cafe and went on the net.


  • #75
    bjb_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭bjb_


    Was shocked to hear this. Paul is such a great guy. Really hope he's OK.


  • #76
    karkar athlete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 674 ✭✭✭karkar athlete


    Hi

    So sorry to hear about this and hope he is found safe and well.

    But I am a student in Pat's and we (well I haven't) received any sort of email regarding Paul's disapperance. Just to let you know, so it might be worth sending something onto the president of the SU in Pats, or something to get the word around.


  • #77
    Exuberant
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Exuberant


    http://www.thejournal.ie/gardai-issue-separate-appeals-for-two-missing-persons-346771-Feb2012/?utm_source=shortlink

    http://i.imgur.com/VlHPq.jpg

    I just wanted to point out that the description of what Paul was wearing the day he went missing is slightly different in both of the above articles.
    I really hope Paul is found safe and well, I used to know him, he is a very nice person. Best of luck to everyone searching.


  • #78
    Eod100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,821 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Exuberant wrote: »
    http://www.thejournal.ie/gardai-issue-separate-appeals-for-two-missing-persons-346771-Feb2012/?utm_source=shortlink

    http://i.imgur.com/VlHPq.jpg

    I just wanted to point out that the description of what Paul was wearing the day he went missing is slightly different in both of the above articles.
    I really hope Paul is found safe and well, I used to know him, he is a very nice person. Best of luck to everyone searching.


    The Journal.ie article has the same information as the press release on the Garda.ie site http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=8723&Lang=1 .

    I'm not sure if that means the Journal.ie article is correct though.

    According to the flyer he was last seen wearing ''a black hoodie, blue jeans and runners'' .

    According to the Garda site and The Journal.ie site he was last seen wearing a ''grey casual jacket, blue jeans, and a blue t-shirt.''

    Best thing to do is keep an eye out for him!


  • #79
    evercloserunion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭evercloserunion


    Eod100 wrote: »
    The Journal.ie article has the same information as the press release on the Garda.ie site http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=8723&Lang=1 .

    I'm not sure if that means the Journal.ie article is correct though.

    According to the flyer he was last seen wearing ''a black hoodie, blue jeans and runners'' .

    According to the Garda site and The Journal.ie site he was last seen wearing a ''grey casual jacket, blue jeans, and a blue t-shirt.''

    Best thing to do is keep an eye out for him!

    We are a bit confused about that because even the CCTV footage from DCU isn't clear on it. He was definitely wearing a grey jacket which obscured whatever he was wearing underneath. It does look a bit more like he was wearing a blue t-shirt underneath it, going by the footage. However, he very often wears his black RedBrick hoodie so that's a possibility too.


  • #80
    scooby2791
    Registered Users Posts: 226 ✭✭scooby2791


    Didn't know Paul but one of my friends is friends with him as they are in the same college course, was just on the phone to my dad about it who is in the Gardaí and he suggested heading to the bank Paul used so - If anyone here has contact with his parents or siblings tell them to head down to the banks in which Paul had accounts and they should be able to pull up all information regarding his latest transactions from banks and atm machines, that will give locations of when they were last used and hopefully he has just decided to head off for a while or something. Also suggest to the Gardaí to use the mobile phone towers as they will be able to give an approximate location of where his phone was located before being turned off, again giving an area to search. The above method was used while searching for a friend of mine, it worked but unfortunately it was too late.

    Just to note, only Pauls immediate family are to approach the banks as they are the only ones who will be allowed access to any of his information, they may also need to bring some sort of I.D (passport etc) and proof of address - not fact but better to be prepared

    Hope this helps!


  • #81
    matt-dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭matt-dublin


    scooby2791 wrote: »
    Didn't know Paul but one of my friends is friends with him as they are in the same college course, was just on the phone to my dad about it who is in the Gardaí and he suggested heading to the bank Paul used so - If anyone here has contact with his parents or siblings tell them to head down to the banks in which Paul had accounts and they should be able to pull up all information regarding his latest transactions from banks and atm machines, that will give locations of when they were last used and hopefully he has just decided to head off for a while or something. Also suggest to the Gardaí to use the mobile phone towers as they will be able to give an approximate location of where his phone was located before being turned off, again giving an area to search. The above method was used while searching for a friend of mine, it worked but unfortunately it was too late.

    Just to note, only Pauls immediate family are to approach the banks as they are the only ones who will be allowed access to any of his information, they may also need to bring some sort of I.D (passport etc) and proof of address - not fact but better to be prepared

    Hope this helps!
    only the gards will be able to do any of that scooby.

    hope he's ok


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  • #82
    Eod100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,821 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    evercloserunion wrote: »
    We are a bit confused about that because even the CCTV footage from DCU isn't clear on it. He was definitely wearing a grey jacket which obscured whatever he was wearing underneath. It does look a bit more like he was wearing a blue t-shirt underneath it, going by the footage. However, he very often wears his black RedBrick hoodie so that's a possibility too.


    Thanks for clearing that up, evercloserunion !

    Hope Paul comes home safe


  • #83
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    I don't know Paul personally but know people in DCU that would know him.

    I talked to the administrators in my office and I think that they're going to put up some posters around so hopefully that will spread some awareness. I might try my other workplaces as well in case someone has happened to see him.

    I came across this in a thread about a gig I was in on Sat, don't know if anymore has been found on this.
    evercloserunion wrote: »
    Hi guys, you may have heard about Paul Bunbury, a 19-year old DCU student, going missing: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056539301

    Well, someone mentioned that their son and daughter had seen someone fitting his description at this gig at the Academy on Saturday night. So we're looking for any information people might have in connection with that.

    Paul is average height, has long brown hair and a beard, generally wears glasses but he may have taken them off on the night. More info is available at the link above or at http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/community/news/04-02-2012/11/Missing+Member.

    If you saw someone who looks like Paul, or even think you may have seen such a person, please contact Whitehall Garda Station at 016664500 and/or leave a message on the dedicated Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Find-Paul-Bunbury/344019265618990.

    Thanks a million guys.

    Have there been any other updates?


  • #84
    thecornflake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 784 ✭✭✭thecornflake


    Does Paul go to Fibbers on Parnell St ?

    I was there on Wed 1/2/12 obviously before he went missing and could of sworn I saw someone that looked like him, thought I'd say so in case nobody knew.

    Did he usually go there ?

    Hope the chap turns up safe.


  • #85
    evercloserunion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭evercloserunion


    thecornflake wrote: »
    Does Paul go to Fibbers on Parnell St ?

    I was there on Wed 1/2/12 obviously before he went missing and could of sworn I saw someone that looked like him, thought I'd say so in case nobody knew.

    Did he usually go there ?

    Hope the chap turns up safe.

    It would be a regular enough spot of his yeah, I'll check to see if he was there. I have handed his flyer in to Fibbers though and they have my number, they were really nice and helpful.

    Thanks to everyone for your suggestions so far.


  • #86
    thecornflake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 784 ✭✭✭thecornflake


    evercloserunion wrote: »
    It would be a regular enough spot of his yeah, I'll check to see if he was there. I have handed his flyer in to Fibbers though and they have my number, they were really nice and helpful.

    Thanks to everyone for your suggestions so far.

    Can't say for sure if it was him as I had a few drinks on me, just thought I'd let you guys know. If I remember correctly, the person I saw was on his phone out the back in the smoking area on his own for about 5 ish minutes.

    Good luck in the search.


  • #87
    supine
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭supine


    don't know the guy but know a friend or 2 of his in passing. hope he is found well.

    i presume hospitals have been checked for any unidentified people found in the last few days, maybe someone who got hurt and hasn't been able to identify themselves.

    just a suggestion aswell, given what i've read here and from facebook, is it possible he switched his phone off, and didn't take a bank card with him for security if he was going to occupy dame street for a few days? may be a stupid idea but you never know.


  • #88
    goodgodholmes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 237 ✭✭goodgodholmes


    Hi guys, really hope this guy is found. I know him to see from around the SU when I was in DCU, seemed like a nice guy.

    I haven't said anything before now because I'm almost certain it wasn't him, and I didn't want to give anyone false hope/waste time on a most-likely dud lead, but thought I'd post this here anyway in case there is any CCTV footage to be looked at as a result of it.

    Walking from Grafton Street towards Merrion Square via Nassau Street on Saturday afternoon, I saw a man with long hair, glasses and a beard. He was walking the opposite way, as if towards Grafton Street. I bumped into him just before I reached Merrion Square, at around the same point that the long railing along the Trinity College grounds stops at the Dental Hospital but on the other side of the road. You could say he matched Paul's description, but he was definitely taller than 5'10 (I would guess about 6 foot) and was walking with a male friend, (who was wearing a beanie hat and had at least one of his ears pierced, was a good bit shorter than the guy with the long hair) who I assume would have come forward by now.

    As I say, I'm almost certain it wasn't him, and the only reason I'm posting it is just in case there is any sort of lead coming from it, and to officially rule it out, so to speak.


  • #89
    Carri
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭Carri


    Planning on organising a group of people to head to city centre tomorrow with some flyers..

    Hanging about the busstops from DCU and maybe around the spire for a short time at about 3-4..

    Just waiting to hear back from people who are free to organise the group. (Meet everyone, collect flyers etc)

    Meet Albert Park side of DCU Hub @ 3pm. We'll be taking the bus to town - 3:15pm at the latest.
    Hopefully we'll have enough people to have some by the bus stops and some by the spire.
    Feel free to PM me if you wish to meet in city centre.


  • #90
    Klingon Hamlet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,741 ✭✭✭Klingon Hamlet


    Have the gardai done a "ping" on his phone---it lets them see where he used his phone last...

    Does anyone know his email password? Emails sometimes show the user's most recent login IP address, could help locate him...

    What about his facebook page? Any talk of traveling?


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  • #91
    Tirabaralla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,422 ✭✭✭Tirabaralla


    Shared the infos and a little appeal on facebook and re-twitted...
    Really hope all turns up to be ok soon.


  • #92
    Konata
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,164 ✭✭✭Konata


    All posts related to the incorrect information posted by user lorcan122 have been removed. This is just to avoid any confusion for future readers of the thread. Please double check your sources before you post any official information here.


  • #93
    brimal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭brimal


    I see on his Boards profile his location says DCU/Wexford. Can someone please tell me the connection with Wexford?

    I could post some posters on Wexford town bus station and surrounding areas if that will help? Is there a specific part of Wexford that he could visit?


  • #94
    Konata
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,164 ✭✭✭Konata


    brimal wrote: »
    I see on his Boards profile his location says DCU/Wexford. Can someone please tell me the connection with Wexford?

    I could post some posters on Wexford town bus station and surrounding areas if that will help? Is there a specific part of Wexford that he could visit?

    His hometown is Wexford. He's been attending DCU for 3 years but still spends holidays etc. in Wexford.


  • #95
    brimal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭brimal


    Do you know any specific areas or is it Wexford town? I'll put up a few posters in Wexford town bus station anyway in case he might have come down this way.


  • #96
    Carri
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭Carri


    Anyone with Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/malakai_carri/status/166624250235600896

    Retweet that for me.. Just trying to spread the word about tomorrow. :)


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  • #97
    CreamCrackers
    Registered Users Posts: 219 ✭✭CreamCrackers


    Still haven't received any emails from Pats SU. I've posted it on their Facebook page but it might be a good idea to email the SU President and get him to send an email around to all students.


  • #98
    atl4ntys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭atl4ntys


    Carri wrote: »
    Anyone with Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/malakai_carri/status/166624250235600896

    Retweet that for me.. Just trying to spread the word about tomorrow. :)

    Retweeted that and posted your message + his pic on my Google plus as well http://gplus.to/OviTech , but I think there's a better chance in finding him if his parents, friends and close classmates would meet up with a behavioural analysis psychologist (and the gardai). That way, they would be able to share all info they know about him and build a profile and a lead based on his recent interests/state of mind/goals. The sharing of information between people he trusts and interacted with in the past month is paramount in a case like this. Just my 2 cents.


  • #99
    evercloserunion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭evercloserunion


    atl4ntys wrote: »
    Retweeted that and posted your message + his pic on my Google plus as well http://gplus.to/OviTech , but I think there's a better chance in finding him if his parents, friends and close classmates would meet up with a behavioural analysis psychologist (and the gardai). That way, they would be able to share all info they know about him and build a profile and a lead based on his recent interests/state of mind/goals. The sharing of information between people he trusts and interacted with in the past month is paramount in a case like this. Just my 2 cents.
    His family and close friends are working very closely together and exploring every avenue. However, it's an interesting point you raise about meeting with a behavioural analyst.


  • #100
    TeddyTedson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,758 ✭✭✭✭TeddyTedson


    Has he not been picked up on any more CCTV?


  • #101
    atl4ntys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭atl4ntys


    evercloserunion wrote: »
    His family and close friends are working very closely together and exploring every avenue. However, it's an interesting point you raise about meeting with a behavioural analyst.

    I used to work for an agency connected with law enforcement and I sort of have an idea how these things work, but his family and friends really need to push the gards to provide such support. For them this is not national threat level so it has to be pushed up on their priority list to assign more resources.
    In parallel with the official efforts, his family should try to find a private investigator witch such a speciality and work on all probabilities. But I guess this idea would already be in motion. Hope for the best!


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